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Portugal's forest fires, though never before as deadly, are all too familiarMonitor correspondent Catarina Fernandes Martins grew up in the region of central Portugal being ravaged by forest fires 鈥� a chronic problem there. But despite the understanding of the cause, few preventative measures have been taken.
First LookPrime minister May strikes deal with Northern Ireland for a stronger governmentA new deal with Northern Ireland's DUP could help Prime Minister Theresa May recover after a disastrous聽election. The announcement also sparks concern from Scotland and Wales about the deal's fairness.
First LookLondon police intensify investigation around Grenfell fire, with possible manslaughter chargesLaw enforcement officials consider charges of manslaughter after a criminal investigation exposes the tragic Grenfell Tower inferno was touched off by a refrigerator fire, in addition to exterior cladding that failed safety tests.
An offer Finns can't refuse? Helsinki woos car owners to give up their autos.Other cities have tried legal limits on when and where cars can drive. But in the Finnish capital, officials are trying to make a transit system so easy that it's preferable to car ownership.
First LookAfter London fire, hundreds of tower blocks tested for flammable claddingThe Grenfell Tower fire sparked safety concerns among London residents. Government inspections and a criminal investigation to examine cladding panels often added to the exterior of tower blocks is now under way.
First LookChurch of England 'colluded' to hide sex abuse, archbishop saysArchbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby apologized to the sexual assault victims of ex-bishop Peter Ball. The Church of England helped to hide the abuse, enabling the bishop's return to ministry for years before being rightfully prosecuted.
First LookQueen鈥檚 Speech outlines Brexit policies, backed by May鈥檚 commitment to listenFollowing a humbling election, Britain鈥檚 Prime Minister Theresa May promised to be a better listener to Brexit-related business concerns, as revealed in a Queen鈥檚 Speech dominated by policies aimed at leaving the EU. 聽
Moves against Polish museum and Hungarian university stir fears of censorshipIn both countries, concerns are being raised about the health of an open society, as one government makes changes at a war museum and the other threatens to close a university.
First LookEuroscepticism waning, EU wants to be seen as a solution, says EU鈥檚 TuskThe rising tide of anti-EU sentiments since Brexit has begun to ebb, says one EU leader, as political movements characterized by eurosceptic tendencies in France and Britain聽lose support.聽
First LookFailed Brussels bombing prompts higher security in BelgiumThe incident June 20 mirrors recent attacks in other European capitals, putting Belgium on high alert for lone attackers in populated areas during the tourist season.
Terrorism in Britain: How do you build bridges when 'enough is enough'?A string of deadly attacks, the latest on a mosque in London Sunday, has frustrated both Muslim and non-Muslim Brits. In between them stand community groups and faith leaders who are trying to foster dialogue.
First LookEU's first disagreement: Who should host newly displaced regulators?The 27 remaining European Union states spar for the first time since the Brexit decision over where banking and medical regulators should be based after leaving London.
Though Macron's party rolls up wins in France, a cautionary tale next doorThe president's new party took a comfortable majority of the seats in the French Assembly Sunday. But Italy's Five Star Movement, which stormed the polls with similarly heady reformist verve, now shows that not all electoral revolutions are permanent.
First LookBrexit negotiations with EU finally beginMediation in Britain's exit from the European Union officially gets under way as Brexit negotiators gather at EU headquarters in Brussels on June 19. First issue on the docket: building trust among nations.
First LookLondon's latest attack targets worshippers near mosque, terrorist alert set at 'severe'British Muslims were the victims of an attack on June 18 when a man drove a van into a crowd leaving evening prayers outside Finsbury Park mosque.聽
Cover StoryRetooling the workforceRetraining programs, many steering workers toward blue-collar jobs, flourish in Europe.聽 What can the US learn?
First LookUnemployed, debt-weary Greeks view eurozone bailout with skepticismIn a nation plagued by long-standing unemployment and a mountain of debt, some Greeks are cautious to celebrate the credit lifeline thrown to them by EU governments on June 16. Others, however, see the gesture as 'the beginning of the end to the Greek drama.'聽
Russia as a sort of cyber-democracy? The Kremlin is giving it a shot.The Russian public has a lot of faith in Vladimir Putin's ability to improve their lives; witness his call-in show Thursday. In other officials though, not so much. So the Kremlin is trying to expand its online outreach to bolster direct communication with the people.
First LookEU votes to forge ahead on climate goals, 鈥榳ith or without鈥� Trump鈥檚 supportIn an overwhelming vote, the European Union Parliament passed legislation that enables member states to follow through on their end of the Paris agreement, at the same time dismissing President Trump鈥檚 request to renegotiate the Paris climate agreement.聽
In Britain's post-election disarray, can a Brexit consensus be found?The Tories' failure to protect their majority in last week's snap elections has undercut the 'hard Brexit' that Prime Minister May had been advocating. Now some Conservatives are looking to develop a softer exit that all parties can get behind.